Ceiling/wall joint expansion and contraction
mdrive
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Comments (2)that's a huge list. Good for you! It'd be easier to read, though, if you categorized it like-items...sort of like how it's done with builders...by trades (electrical, plumbing, kitchen appliances, cabs, etc). Counter heights are usually standard, but the widths and depths of bathroom counters are bigger variables, especially the widths. Things like "inspect caulk joints" are good, but also specify what kind of caulking...100% silicone, caulk with silicone, etc. Too bad I didnt' follow my own advice! I didn't specify half the things that I should have!...See MoreWWYD? Asbestos in drywall joint compound and texturing
Comments (18)Hi, I just read this and wanted to give you a little reassurance. I live in Denver too and I can tell you that your issue is the norm here, not the exception. If your house was built in Denver during that time, it is going to have asbestos in the texture and joint compound. The last owner probably didn't know because they didn't have the same rules for testing before doing remodeling work back then. Or they did know and didn't disclose it to you. But it would cost you a lot of time and expense to prove it. The important thing is to not freak out. There are lots of homes in Denver that are in the same boat. We are in a super tight housing market here and your home is probably still very desirable. If you sold right now, you would probably take no hit what so ever. I friend of mine just listed their home with asbestos and led paint in Denver for 1.5 million. Just be sure when you disclose it, that you keep your disclosure brief and include that the areas that tested positive for asbestos were professionally removed and remediated. Something like: "Asbestos was found in the kitchen area during a remodel and was professionally removed and remediated." Our disclosure forms in Colorado include a box that says "I don't know" if you really don't know for sure if there is asbestos in other areas of the house because they have not been tested, check the "I don't know box" for asbestos on the disclosure. Then write in "Asbestos was found and professionally removed from the kitchen during a remodel." Then you are providing all the facts and leaving it up to the potential buyer if they want to do additional testing after they purchase the home or do any remodeling. But seriously, don't feel bad. Your home is still great....See MoreGreenGlue expansion/contraction causing cracks on the walls?
Comments (6)That was what I was getting at with who the workers were and what there level of experience was. GG is used everyday all over the country I would have guaranteed the rep would have given you that answer. Are these guys actually drywall contractors?...See MoreExpansion Allowed for Tile??
Comments (50)@ molewacker Uncouplers were not mentioned as the floor is already installed and the OPs' original question was a basic one about grouting to base board. Yes answered and beat to death. Statements above about cement board being required are completely false. An uncoupler would have been my approach but that still does not eliminate expansion joints although allowing more flexibility. Who was the Architect / Design Build firm that provided the prints with finish schedule for a custom build. That's where the blame lies. Didn't hire one? There's the problem. First you come up with the plan then find a qualified builder to execute them. IMO. Brickwood took a lot of personal time to explain the reasons above....See MoreUser
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